GLENFIELD U3A
The organisation is focused on self-help, where members pool their skills and knowledge, for the benefit of others. Members are encouraged to remain active by partaking in many activities such as sports, physical exercise, crafts: indeed, any activity which might be of mutual interest.Socialising plays a part through monthly meetings, where the diverse interest groups can congregate together.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that bank balances are healthy and expenditure is under control, with membership numbers continuing to increase. The Treasurer's report notes that the organization survived the pandemic and has introduced new systems for fee collection and record-keeping. The annual accounts for the year ending 2024 are explicitly described as unexamined in the appendix.
What the accounts disclose
“We introduced the use of cards for collecting membership fees and group fees.”
Trustees
- Alistair Exon
- Andrew Paul Thomas
- Carol Knill
- Helen Exon
- Judith Margaret Harriman
- Linda Thompson
- Michael Barbour
- Paul Anthony Linnett
- Paul Marriott
- Peter Knill
- Susan Kim Thorogood
- Susan Lamprell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/12/2023 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/10/2021 | £7k | £8k |
| 31/10/2020 | £23k | £24k |
Common questions
Is GLENFIELD U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that bank balances are healthy and expenditure is under control, with membership numbers continuing to increase. The Treasurer's report notes that the organization survived the pandemic and has introduced new systems for fee collection and record-keeping. The annual accounts for the year ending 2024 are explicitly described as unexamined in the appendix. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.